resistance the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"; "despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead"
boycott a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies
direct action a protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands
demonstration,
manifestation a show of military force or preparedness; "he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations"
protest -
a formal and solemn declaration of objection; "they finished the game under protest to the league president"; "the senator rose to register his protest"; "the many protestations did not stay the execution"
objection (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality
protest -
the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval; "he shouted his protests at the umpire"; "a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall"
objection (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality
Verb
protest -
express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"
walk out,
strike leave suddenly, often as an expression of disapproval; "She walked out on her husband and children"
demonstrate,
march march in protest; take part in a demonstration; "Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle"
renegade,
rebel take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
protest -
utter words of protest
kvetch,
plain,
quetch,
complain,
sound off,
kick make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge; "The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client"
declaim,
inveigh speak against in an impassioned manner; "he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society"
protest -
affirm or avow formally or solemnly; "The suspect protested his innocence"
A protest expresses a strong reaction of events or situations. The term protest usually now implies a reaction against something, while previously it could also mean a reaction for something. Protesters may organize a protest as a way of publicly and forcefully making their opinions heard in an attempt to influence public opinion or government policy, or may undertake direct action in an attempt to directly enact desired changes themselves.
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protest To express opposition through action or words.
